How to identify high-quality orchids? Master the nine-look, one-sniff method

Orchid appreciation standards differ from geography or personal preference. Generally speaking, orchids are fragrant when in bloom. In some regions, only those famous under traditional names are considered good. In certain areas, no matter what shape the petals or leaves are, the only reason is that only orchids with heart are good LAN. In some regions, if the flowers are colorful, they can be called good orchids. In certain regions, artistic orchids place less emphasis on petal type and more importance on the length, width and contrast of the leaves, especially the color of the leaves. In some regions, orchid artists prefer original species and new products dug from the mountains. Some orchid leaves are crystal clear and bright, becoming orchid nobility, crystal orchids. So what kind of orchid is a good orchid? In my opinion, the quality evaluation of orchids is mainly based on color, type, flavor, fragrance, elements and rhythm, and can be combined with the "nine looks and one sniff."

First look at color: the best flower color is green light, followed by dark green, then red and purple. But according to personal preference, whatever you like most is fine. Oily luster is very good. Second look: the heart is bright and clean, the flesh is thick, and the pocket is concave. Third look at the shell, the shell is the bud, green is best, purple is next. Thin and hard texture is first. Thin and weak ones are called rotten clothes, which is not desirable. Fourth look at the stem: the stem is blue, and its length is proportionate to the flowers and leaves.

Fifth look at the nose: there is spirit on a small nose. Sixth look at the tongue: the lip shape is correct, round and short. The color of the tongue is green and white, followed by yellow. There are often red lines or red spots on the tongue. Spots forming a better shape, such as a character shape. Seventh look at petal type: petal shape with the petal as the top grade, plum petal second, narcissus petal second, bamboo-leaf petal the majority, with no flow. Eighth look at the shoulders: the secondary petals on the left and right sides are called flying shoulders, the most valuable. If it extends horizontally and flat to one shoulder, it will be excellent; drooping is a falling shoulder. Ninth look at posture: the whole plant is symmetrical, and flower-leaf coordination is better. Tenth, smell the fragrance: orchid fragrance that is clear and not muddy is top grade.